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Property tax relief refund program sends $70,000 back to Big Horn County taxpayers

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:15am

At a time of soaring property values, a key question facing Big Horn County residents and their elected leaders as 2024 begins is what, if anything, can be done to provide relief to those who struggle to meet their property tax payment obligation.

From our files Rocky Mountain wins forensics tournament in 1999

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:15am

100 years ago, Jan. 18, 1924

The Cowley Progress

Inaugural Winter Festival this Saturday at the fairgrounds

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:14am

Bucking bull, cake walk, shooting sports and food are just some of the fun things happening at the fairgrounds in Basin on Saturday, Jan. 20. The Inaugural Winter Festival will be held from 5-8 p.m. in the indoor arena.

Wyoming Farm Bureau announces scholarship opportunities

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:14am

Nine scholarships totaling $5,500 are offered by the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation each year to support Wyoming youth.  Scholarships are available for high school graduates and continuing education students enrolled in qualifying college and trade programs. The scholarship deadline is March 1, 2024. Applications are available at www.wyfb.org (Get Involved/Education tabs). For questions, c

Indoor walk for seniors scheduled for Feb. 1 in Cody

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:13am

The University of Wyoming Extension has announced plans for the Wyoming Walks program for Big Horn County seniors, an initiative designed to promote active living and foster a sense of community and shared experiences. 

Lovell High School releases first semester honor rolls

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:13am

Lovell High School has released a list of honor roll students for the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year.

Principal’s Honor Roll  

Fencing for subdivisions discussed at length during commissioner meeting

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:12am

Paul Thur was rehired as the county’s full-time Airport and Land Planning Manager after an executive session at the December 19 meeting of the Big Horn County commissioners.

Safety on Forest Road 12 discussed at Big Horn County commission meeting

Published by admin on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:11am

U.S. Forest Service District Ranger Mark Foster appeared before the Big Horn County commissioners at their January 2 meeting.

Bairs plan new Main Street restaurant in Lovell

Published by admin on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 11:33am

It’s been the talk of the town for a week – ever since three excavators started tearing down the Hal Price building on the northwest corner of Main and Nevada in Lovell last Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Something big was happening.
Word soon got around that Devin and Stacy Bair were tearing down the Price building in order to building something brand new – a top-quality restaurant with an appeal to families: The Overlook.

Deputy Shane Brost honored with Award of Valor

Published by admin on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 11:33am

School District No. 1 held an assembly in partnership with the Big Horn County Sheriff’s office to recognize the many accomplishments of Big Horn County deputy Shane Brost and other deputies in conjunction with Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.